Habitat
Prospecting for Gold – The Golden-Winged Warbler on Highland WMA
The discovery of golden-winged warblers on the Highland WMA is a habitat management success story. Read more…
Why Kill Plants? How DWR Uses Herbicide to Help Wildlife Habitat
Ever wonder why wildlife habitat land managers use herbicide as a tool? Read more…
Help the Bees, Butterflies, Bucks, and Bears: Create a Pollinator Plot
Each region of Virginia has a unique list of native plants that would work well in a pollinator plot. Read more…
What is Early Successional Habitat?
What exactly is early successional habitat? and how does it impact the ecosystem around it to improve species diversity? Read more…
Growing Eastern Tiger Swallowtails and Other Wildlife
Think beyond flowers when planting for Virginia's pollinators. Read more…
Plant Native Flowers for Hummingbirds and Other Pollinators and Birds
Many beautiful native flowers will attract hummingbirds providing nectar and creating great habitat for other pollinators and birds. Read more…
Vernal Pools: Spring’s Night Life
In the spring, small vernal pools are a vibrant environment full of fascinating creatures. Among them are often numerous salamanders. Read more…
Eliminating Invasive Plants in Your Back Yard or Back 40
Eliminating invasive plants from your back yard and around your neighborhood can benefit native plants and wildlife and provide habitat for native species. Read more…
Small Changes Help Restore the Wild in This Back Yard
A Virginia homeowner has created a wildlife oasis in his back yard in an effort to help Restore the Wild and restore biodiversity in your backyard. Read more…